Companies, such as the French startup “Molluscan,” capitalized on the Las Vegas exhibition to showcase their innovations aimed at protecting the environment from future degradation. Through the connection of mussels and oysters to electric poles, the “Molluscan Eye” technology aims to monitor water pollution by observing the behavior of mollusks in a simpler and faster way than analyzing water samples. These connected mollusks are already present in various locations around the world, from the Arctic to Tahiti, sharing their water quality analyses with companies or authorities, as explained by Ludovic Quinio, co-founder of “Molluscan.”
In the realm of water pollution, “Mater,” a company whose investors include Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Ashton Kutcher, introduced a filtration technology to capture microplastics emitted from washing machines in wastewater. In the corridors of the Las Vegas exhibition, other companies promoted the use of recycled or sustainable materials to combat global warming, shedding light on low-energy devices or even more efficient batteries.
The French automotive supplier “Forvia” illustrated how hemp, wood, and even pineapple were used in their innovations. The American startup “Ambient Photonics” showcased an indoor solar panel capable of generating power from indoor lighting, claiming that it would eliminate the need for batteries in many electronic devices. The company’s CEO, Pete Marshall, stated, “Connected electronic devices need continuous power, often derived from disposable or rechargeable batteries.”
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